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Topic Review (Newest First)

11-13-2012 05:34 PM

SrDudley

It's nothing bad just kinda curious have some free time this week so might toy with some cheap mods on this site.

11-13-2012 05:23 PM

StephenElsbree1986

If you're suffering from sloppy shifts or alot of play in gear I guess there a cool little trick under wutangs? Gertag 0 dollar mod thread. it felt like up top I had 1" of play side to side fixed it right up

11-13-2012 05:03 PM

SrDudley

Aaahhhhh gotcha have to add that to the to do list getting longer and longer the longer I sit on the forums haha

11-13-2012 04:55 PM

StephenElsbree1986

Um Removing the counter weight makes the shifts less rough... Reverse lockout ez to get into no hard shifting..... you remove a weight, weighs less easier and smoother shift... You can shift .01 sec faster! think of the time you save in the 1/4th

11-13-2012 12:31 PM

_Auricom_

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmy03svt

its definitely fun to drive i cant believe how long 2nd winds out! theres a small swishing/ noise when i shift though, almost like a bov but its not, and the shift linkage is a bit noisey for my taste. but i have fallen in love with it already haha. thanks for all he help and any further advise is welcomed!

Me too, I too am a rather new owner and am impressed on how the second wind comes in. You diffenetly notice it with the high compression. Its just not the variable timing/DOHC that where put into this block by SVT. Solid engine IMO.

Consider tuning it as well as I am close to doing this.

11-13-2012 07:59 AM

jimmy03svt

^^ okay thanks, the rpms did go up when i depressed the clutch which im familiar with in other manual cars ive owned when there cold, the sound just threw me off, its kinda cool though haha. i wouldnt have bought an svt if i wanted to "take my time" lol. thanks!

11-13-2012 07:55 AM

SrDudley

sorry small jump to partial off topic, what does removing the counterweight on the shifter do? I have read about it how to do it but just dont understand what it does i guess...

11-12-2012 10:59 PM

Ford Fanatic

when you put the clutch down on our svts, the car keeps the throttle body open for a split second. it has a name, but i cant remember :) (youll sometimes even notice the rpms go up when you push in the clutch- when the motor is cold) its purpose is for comfortable street driving allowing you to take your time and granny-shift :) anyways, thats the "bov" sound you're hearing.

11-12-2012 09:08 PM

jimmy03svt

i figured, i should probably drive her gentle until then. i might as well do a water pump and tensioner while im in there, is there a kit for it? ill pm you my info we can meet up and check out our rides sometime.

11-12-2012 07:44 PM

redSVT_03

yeah I would say replace it again, I'm about to do mine and its at 77k right now. I would be down to meet up, I am in mansfield for school on weekdays and I come home sometimes on the weekends. should be home on brake most of december though. Nice purchase! if you dont like how the shift feel I would recomend removing the counterweight and doing a trans flush with royal purple, made my shifter feel alot better

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